Today, Cricket PNG announced the final schedule and teams for this year’s edition of the ISUZU WOMEN’S T20 SMASH starting on Friday 25th April at Amini Park in Boroko, Port Moresby city. Cricket PNG CEO, Richard Done, said, with the wet weather over the past few weeks, they have had to delay the start of this year’s T20 Smash. “The men’s event will now be played after the women’s event from the 9th to the 17th of May, however, we hope that the last few days of better weather will allow the women’s event to get underway this Friday, ANZAC…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development. PNG is a participant at the 81st session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held from April 21 to 25, 2025, at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. On Day 2 of the sessions, Koney Samuel, Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) delivered PNG’s Country Statement on Agenda item 3: “Regional Cooperation for Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development in Asia and the Pacific”. Mr. Samuel highlighted the rapid demographic and urban transitions in PNG,…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has appealed to all citizens to uphold peace, fairness, and integrity in the upcoming Local-level Government (LLG) elections, Bougainville elections, and National Parliamentary byelections, urging voters and candidates alike to conduct themselves responsibly as the democratic process begins. “This is a time when our nation is under various pressures and tensions, but we must rise above and approach these elections with maturity. The LLG elections represent the level of government closest to our people. These are your communities, your wards, and your leaders. I appeal to everyone: nominate peacefully, campaign peacefully, and assist lawfully in…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has warned that Papua New Guinea will not be immune from the ripple effects of global economic shocks stemming from recent United States (US) tariff hikes and has urged the country to remain vigilant as his government monitors and manages the situation. PM Marape said the sweeping tariff increases imposed by the United States on China and other key global economies represent a “tectonic shift in global trade and commerce” that will inevitably have downstream consequences for small, import dependent nations like Papua New Guinea. “These are not minor trade adjustments, this is a major…
After more than a decade, the Media Council of PNG (MCPNG) Media Awards return at a time when media has evolved dramatically, especially in the digital space. The Remington Group is proud to sponsor the Best Website category at the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) Media Awards, scheduled for May 3rd, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. This award celebrates outstanding design, content, and engagement by a PNG-based online platform, recognizing excellence in digital journalism and storytelling. “The last time these awards were held, digital media was not even part of the conversation. It’ll be fascinating to see how…
In a significant gesture of compassion and commitment to rehabilitation, Prime Minister James Marape made an Easter visit to the Bomana Correctional Services on Monday 21st April. His visit included an inspection of the CS parade, followed by a presentation of gifts to detainees, aimed at fostering hope and renewal during this festive season. In his address, PM Marape emphasized the shared human experience of imperfection. “We are all equal. We are all prisoners of sin. There is no righteous person on earth. However, you have your purpose in the eyes of God Almighty,” PM Marape said. This message resonated…
Warmest wishes of peace, reflection and renewal says Hiri-Koiari Member Keith Iduhu in his Easter message to the people of Hiri-Koiari and Papua New Guinea. “To the people of Hiri-Koiari, and to the wider family of Papua New Guinea, as we mark this holy Easter weekend, I extend my warmest wishes of peace, reflection, and renewal to each of you.” “Easter is a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who gave His life so that others may live. It is a time of solemn reflection, but also of deep hope.” “From the suffering of the cross came the…
Prime Minister James Marape led a ground-breaking ceremony at Bereina Station to officially launch the major redevelopment of the Hiritano Highway, a key national infrastructure project that will link Port Moresby to Kerema and unlock the economic potential of Papua New Guinea’s southern corridor. The ceremony, organised by the Department of Works & Highways, brought together national leaders, provincial governors, district members, traditional leaders, and the people of Central and Gulf provinces to witness the commencement of this transformative road infrastructure project. The upgrade is part of the Southern Corridor (Hiritano Highway NR001) Major Works Contract, under the broader Connect…
The Station of the Cross is a significant religious event for Christians that is currently taking place in Port Moresby and many other centers around the country today on Good Friday. The event involves a procession with the Cross being carried by the Faithfuls, starting from St. Joseph Catholic Church in East Boroko and will end at the Sacred Heart Parish in Hohola. The Station of the Cross is led by the Archdiocese of Port Moresby and began at around 5am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in East Boroko. The Station of the Cross will go through 14 stations…
Cricket PNG has announced that the PNG Garamuts Under-19 Men’s Team will compete in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup (50-Over) East Asia Pacific Division 1 Qualifier in Japan later this month. Cricket PNG said that it follows on from the PNG Garamuts win in the EAP Division 2 Qualifier in Samoa in 2024, where they dominated the event. The winner of the tournament qualifies for the prestigious ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup. “The qualifier matches will take place in Sano, Japan from 24 to 29 April, against Japan and Fiji, who qualified by finishing 2nd and 3rd…